Medieval holloways, formerly thought to be a 'camp', West of Burtonwood Farm (EHER 4869)
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Summary
Hollow ways interpreted as a camp in the 18th century.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 530 437 (326m by 119m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
18th century account of a camp at Burton Wood. The work is bounded by hollow ways to the north and south west-probably these have been mistaken for fortifications. <1> <2> <3>
NRHE data transfer:
Eighteenth century account of a camp at Burton Wood, (TL 530438) Great Chesterford. (No further information available). Nothing visible on A/Ps. <3> <4>
January 1977. Field survey.
The work is bounded on the north side by a hollow-way averaging 20.0m wide by 2.5m deep and on the SW side by the modern road which is also sunken.
It is possible that these hollow-ways have been mistaken for part of a fortification.
Local enquiries produced no further information. <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX700 DESC TEXT: Priddy, D.A.?. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL54SW34, 1977.
- <3> SEX1613 Serial: 1907. Essex Review, Vol. 16. Foster, B., p.168.
- <4> SEX78206 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. 106G/UK 1635 5398-9.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Stevens, P.A., 04-JAN-77.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL54-096
- NRHE identifier: 374310
- National Monuments Record: TL 54 SW 34